Inside the Colts playbook: How K.C. will adapt in rematch

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Dec. 31, 2013

Indianapolis Colts Lawrence Guy, left, and Antoine Bethea, right, stop Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles,#25, in the fourth quarter of their game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City MO in 2012. The Colts defeated the Chiefs 20-13. Matt Kryger / The Star

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Rick Venturi
Star correspondent

The Colts were again led by their two elite players, Andrew Luck and Robert Mathis, and playmakers T.Y. Hilton and Jerrell Freeman in Sunday's victory over Jacksonville.

The Colts continued with their evolving offensive approach, playing fast and effective early in the game, including scoring on their first three drives. Luck continued to look extremely confident with the approach and offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton utilized Hilton in every way possible.

Defensively, the Colts have righted the ship, despite having to constantly patch personnel. They've reestablished their ...